Gabon visa requirements for Maltese citizens
Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Gabon, for up to 90 days.
MLT
Malta
GAB
Gabon
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Gabon.
Ways into Gabon
Apply at an embassy for a holiday visa.
eVisaSingle-entry eVisaAn online visa for one entry through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Choose single entry and fill in the online form.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Submit and wait for travel approval.
- Get approval before you leave.
- Pay on arrival when you receive the visa sticker.
Documents required
- Passport identity page copy
- Recent colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Details came from an old page copy; current rules were not confirmed.
- You must arrive by air at Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
eVisaMultiple-entry eVisaAn online visa for repeated entries through Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
- Fee
- Total unknown; extra 15 EUR processing fee
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose multiple entry on the online portal.
- Follow the online application steps.
- Wait for travel approval before leaving.
- Old guidance says no extensions; current rules and each visit's stay remain unconfirmed.
- You must arrive by air at Léon Mba airport in Libreville.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Gabon on holiday.
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy which rules apply to you.
- Fill in the form.
- Gather the papers and pay the fee.
- Submit your application.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Hotel booking
- Copy of valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. vaccine
- A visa does not guarantee entry.
- The current visa-free country list was not confirmed.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Gabon on holiday.
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Check that the embassy can accept your application.
- Fill in the form.
- Submit your passport, papers and fee.
- Collect your passport.
Documents required
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever vaccination record; the page also lists a medical-provider exemption statement. vaccine
- American travellers should ask an embassy about current entry rules.
Sources (16)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Gabon foreign ministry — Visa rules and categories
- Gabon foreign ministry — Exemption landing page; linked table not readable during this check
- Gabon foreign ministry — Reciprocal entry measures affecting American nationals
- Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration — E-services listing, read through its indexed official page
- Official e-visa portal — Older indexed guidance read; direct requests timed out
- Gabon High Commission in London — Official e-visa contact
- Gabon High Commission in London — Tourist Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Business Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Family Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Diplomatic Visa
- Gabon High Commission in London — Journalist Visa, read through its indexed official page
- Gabon High Commission in London — Visa Types
- Embassy of Gabon in Washington — Visa Services
- Embassy of Gabon in New Delhi — Visa submission procedure
- Official Gabon consular visa application form
- Immigration agency Paris office — Visa instructions and supporting documents
Coming from Malta
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyXAF Fr
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency1730 police1300 ambulance
Planning your Gabon trip
Best time to go: June to September is a little cooler, with temperatures of 20–25°C. Gabon is hot and humid all year.
- Libreville's churchesVisit Cathédrale Sainte Marie, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and the Church of St. Michael Nkembo.
- Libreville's museumsThe National Museum of Gabon and National Museum of Arts and Traditions have collections of sculptures and other art.
- Ogooué RiverGabon's longest river runs for 1,200 km through tropical forest. Its habitats support wildlife including the critically endangered slender-snouted crocodile.
Scams to watch for in Gabon
About Gabon
Gabon is a republic on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the equator and heavily forested.
- Capital
- Libreville
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +241
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Questions
Do maltese citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Gabon, for up to 90 days.
How long can maltese citizens stay in Gabon?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Gabon visa at the airport?
Yes. Maltese citizens get the visa when they land in Gabon. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do gabonese citizens need a visa for Malta?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Malta, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Gabon?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Gabon are easier for maltese citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let maltese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Gabon?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Gabon?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Gabon?
French.
How strong is the Malta passport?
It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.
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